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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.52, 3,900.76 and 776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.52, 3,900.76 and 776.52 is: 1,164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.52 : 3,900.76 = 776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.52/3,900.76 = 776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.52x = 3,900.76 × 776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.52x = 3,029,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,018.16/2,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.77

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